Habanero Salsa Recipe

Name: Habanero Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 red or orange habanero chiles; 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

20 red or orange habanero chiles
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Spread the habaneros and onion in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
3
Roast for about 30 minutes, stirring once, until the chiles and onion are soft and barely browned in spots.
4
Let cool completely.
5
Wearing gloves, carefully remove and discard the stems and seeds from the habaneros and transfer the chiles to a blender.
6
Add the onion, orange and lime zests and juices, vinegar, water and oregano and puree until smooth.
7
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil.
8
Carefully add the puree and bring to a simmer.
9
Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 30 minutes.
10
Stir in the salt and sugar and let cool completely.
11
Funnel the salsa into glass jars or bottles and chill before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 red or orange habanero chiles, 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Habanero Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Habanero Salsa

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